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Transforming Limiting Beliefs, Cognitive Reframing, Pratipaksha Bhavana / Cultivating the Opposite, Reprogramming the Subconscious — for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we explore techniques for overcoming subconscious blocks and transforming limiting beliefs, including pratipaksha bhavana.

Objective

Explore techniques for overcoming blocks and transforming limiting beliefs including cognitive reframing, utilizing brain wave states, applying pratipaksha bhavana, practicing mantra, self-hypnosis and more.

Description

Explore the proposition that if a belief is not supporting you, it can be changed. Describe the relationship between beliefs and emotions. Be clear about the foundation that underlies most techniques designed to overcome limiting beliefs and the challenges that may arise. Explore cognitive reframing and pratipaksha bhavana. Explain the direct correlation between brain wave states and the subconscious mind, and how to use this information to achieve desired results. Describe other yogic strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs. Explain how Dr. Bruce Lipton teaches subconscious reprogramming.

Vocabulary

brainwave states, CBT, cognitive reframing, hypnosis, hypnotherapy & self-hypnosis, Positive CBT, pratipaksha bhavana, pratipasava, psychological defense mechanisms

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